Discover Nature-Inspired Celebratory Ideas for Your Mom

If You Go

Mother’s Day is here and what better way to celebrate than to get out and smell the roses (or to enjoy them virtually from home). Keeping our current social distancing requirements in mind, we hope we will inspire you to have an enjoyable Mother’s Day that will be both safe, delightful and memorable.

Whether you prefer to get outdoors with a small group to spend some time in nature or enjoy the many virtual options at home, there’s something for everyone!

Discover the beautifully cultivated grounds at The Florida Botanical Gardens. Visit their website to get a sneak peak of what’s in bloom this season! The Gardens remain open every day, 7 AM - 5 PM. Free to the public, and leashed pets welcome!

Leu Gardens is open with free admission until further notice. Visit on Mother’s Day to view your favorite flowers while spending quality time together.

If you’re interested in celebrating Mother’s Day at one of Florida’s beautiful state parks, please visit the individual park page for information. Limited partial openings are available at the parks listed below:

NOTE: Effective Monday, May 4, DEP has implemented phase one to reopen the Florida State Parks. As these parks are re-opening, DEP will be taking measures to ensure the protection of staff and the public. During this early phase of re-opening, visitors should expect limited hours, capacity and amenities. Portions of these parks and trails have been identified that can be reopened for day-use with limited risk to visitors and staff. To reduce risk, cash transactions are limited to exact change.

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